Four Branches January 2018
Jump to: Exegetical Systematic Historical Practical Exegetical Theology: The Lord Will Provide Isaac was the son of the promise and evidence of God’s gracious providence. And it appeared that he would be taken away ...
Don’t Despise the Day of Small Things!
Sunday, we will speak this prayer: “Almighty God, you gave your one and only Son to be the light of the world. Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and sacraments, may shine with ...
Preach the Word – January/February 2018
Volume 21, Number 3 Lectionary Teaching A common lament among pastors is the phrase, “I wish that I could get more members in Bible Information Class.” Shepherds know first-hand the value of “refresher” classes to ...
Four Branches December 2017
Jump to: Exegetical Systematic Historical Practical Exegetical Theology: The LORD is My Banner The Israelites’ battle against the Amalekites at Rephidim was memorable – not only for the victory, but also for Lord’s obvious ...
I Am a Man…Sent from God
“I am not the Christ” (John 1:20) That straightforward answer by John in Sunday’s gospel (John 1:6-8, 19-28) should be an easy confession for me to imitate. But I confess freely that it is not. ...
PSI in Siberia
I am writing this brief report from Siberia. Knock me over with a feather. I am in Siberia. First of all, it’s not quite as cold as you might imagine. On the other hand, no ...
Preach the Word – November/December 2017
Volume 21, Number 2 Challenges to Lectionary Preaching Rich characters, rich locations, and great writing. That’s what makes for a great book series. At least that’s what author Anthony Horowitz claims is the reason for ...
Four Branches November 2017
Jump to: Exegetical Systematic Historical Practical Exegetical Theology: The Text Shapes You The text shapes you; you don't shape the text." And even though that truth had been repeated so much in Senior year ...
See the Hidden Glory of the Holy Ordinary!
I will not forget last weekend as long as God allows my memory to function. Last Saturday I had the privilege of joining over 400 of my brothers and sisters in Christ from the Ohio ...
Four Branches October 2017
Jump to: Exegetical Systematic Historical Practical Exegetical Theology: Find the Structure “Everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (Ju 17:6). If you followed my advice in the last article and “excised the ...